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- [fid-l]
- /ˈfɪd l/
- /ˈfɪd.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fid-l]
- /ˈfɪd l/
Definitions of fiddle word
- noun fiddle a musical instrument of the viol family. 1
- noun fiddle violin: Her aunt plays first fiddle with the state symphony orchestra. 1
- noun fiddle Nautical. a small ledge or barrier raised in heavy weather to keep dishes, pots, utensils, etc., from sliding off tables and stoves. 1
- noun fiddle British Informal. swindle; fraud. 1
- verb without object fiddle to play on the fiddle. 1
- verb without object fiddle to make trifling or fussing movements with the hands (often followed by with): fiddling with his cuffs. 1
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Origin of fiddle
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English fithele (cognate with German Fiedel, Dutch vedel, Old High German fidula) probably < Vulgar Latin *vītula (cf. viol, viola1), perhaps derivative of Latin vītulārī to rejoice
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Parts of speech for Fiddle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fiddle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fiddle
verb fiddle
- fool — to trick, deceive, or impose on: They tried to fool him.
- fidget — to move about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently.
- interfere — to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
- trifle — an article or thing of very little value.
- play — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
noun fiddle
- fraud — deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage.
- scam — a confidence game or other fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit; swindle.
- contrivance — If you describe something as a contrivance, you disapprove of it because it is unnecessary and artificial.
Antonyms for fiddle
verb fiddle
- work — Henry Clay, 1832–84, U.S. songwriter.
- leave alone — separate, apart, or isolated from others: I want to be alone.
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